Valrico Resident Performs Mysteries

  I love a good mystery, whether it’s curling up with a good book, or a good whodunit TV show or movie. So, when I recently had the opportunity to check out a MurderS She Wrote performance at Spaghetti Warehouse in Ybor City, I jumped at the chance. This murder mystery comedy dinner theater group [...]

Reward for Info on Bloomingdale Vandals

Unknown suspect(s) vandalized three Hillsborough County Sheriff`s Office Citizen Patrol vehicles between Friday, May 27 at 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 28 at 7 a.m. The vehicles were parked at the Bloomingdale Community Substation. Suspect(s) used bricks, chunks of asphalt and a metal pipe to shatter windshields, windows and tail lights. Damage is estimated at [...]

What’s Happening In Your Neighborhood

Bell Shoals Baptist Academy Brings Home One Of The Top Four Spots At National Spelling Bee  Evan Rabenold of Bell Shoals Baptist Academy was recognized for his fourth place finish at the National Spelling Bee hosted by the Association of Christian Schools International in Washington, D.C. The original competition started  with 1,400 participating schools. Thereafter, [...]

Your Daily Catch- Activities Around Town

Christian Yoga Comes To Riverview  Serenity Stream now offers Christian Yoga classes to help better serve the Riverview and surrounding communities. Dispelling the misconception that yoga conflicts with Christianity has been a chief objective of teacher and long-time yoga practitioner, Angela Ross. Ross attended Yahweh Yoga in Chandler, AZ, where she received her yoga certification. [...]

Parenting In Faith

By Donna Rayburn Like many families, my family is looking forward to summer vacation. When we thought about past vacations and our family favorite so far is Washington D.C. Traveling to learn about the roots of our country is well worth the effort. Did you know that you can visit almost every museum or federal [...]

Local Church News

Vacation Bible School At First Baptist Church      First Baptist Church of Midway, located at 2902 Midway Rd. in Plant City, will hold Vacation Bible School: Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus Was a Kid, on Sunday July 10 through Friday, July 15 from 6-8:30 p.m.      Kids will step back in time at Hometown Nazareth, exploring [...]

Have Fun And Help Japan At Music Showcase

After the recent devastation in Japan, many people are seeking out ways to help the victims of the tsunami. At Music Showcase on Saturday, July 16, the community has an opportunity to do so by attending a Japan Aid concert from 4–9 p.m. Some of the top artists performing at the concert include Susan from [...]

Local Churches Celebrate Independence Day

Fireworks, swimming, cookouts, family gatherings- Independence Day is a popular to congregate and celebrate the birth of our country.  This is also the day that many Christians celebrate freedom, both spiritual and physical, for the Fourth of July holiday. On this Independence Day weekend, many local  churches will be celebrating  those who have sacrificed for [...]

FANG Hosts Ninth Back To School Festival

This year’s ninth annual FishHawk Area Networking Group (FANG) Back to School Festival will benefit local needy children with back to school supplies. With more than 100 local business booths, samples from 10 restaurants, music, exhibits from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, free giveaways and door prizes, there is lots to [...]

Chipotle Mexican Grill Coming To Bloomingdale Square In October

If you love lip-smacking Mexican cuisine, you will be happy to know that Chipotle Mexican Grill is coming to a location near you. The Chipotle Grill franchise spans across the United States and abroad, and is finally planning to open a new restaurant in Bloomingdale Square. Chipotle is now leasing the spot where the Latin [...]